Chess Game

Mikhail Tal vs Dmitri Smyslov

Tbilisi GEO, date unknown · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez (C60).

Dmitri Smyslov1751½

Mikhail Tal2615½

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Game details

White: Mikhail Tal (2615)
Black: Dmitri Smyslov (1751)
Result: ½–½
Event: Tbilisi GEO
Opening: Ruy Lopez (C60)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mikhail Tal (2615) and Dmitri Smyslov (1751) was played at Tbilisi GEO and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez (C60). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Mikhail Tal vs Dmitri Smyslov?

Mikhail Tal vs Dmitri Smyslov finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Mikhail Tal vs Dmitri Smyslov?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez (ECO C60).

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